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WELCOME TO
Sydney Zoo
Australia’s most
advanced zoo
in the heart of
Western Sydney
A unique animal encounter and
educational experience
Sydney Zoo would like to
acknowledge the Darug people,
Introduction
who are the traditional custodians
of the land on which it will be
built. We would also like to pay
A world class zoo that is set to be one of respect to Elders both past and
Western Sydney’s main attractions. present of the Darug nation and
extend that respect to other
Embracing technology and innovation Aboriginal people also.
to improve animal welfare, visitor
engagement and education.
Set to become one of Australia’s major
family attractions, the zoo will exhibit a
wide range of iconic animal species. By
using modern exhibit design, advanced
behavioural enrichment methods,
technology, water features and elevated
boardwalks Sydney Zoo will offer the
highest standards of animal welfare,
while offering an immersive, safari-like
experience for visitors.
Sydney Zoo will complement other
local attractions and work with them
to contribute to growing the emerging
tourism cluster of Western Sydney.
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Delivery team
Board of Directors Advisory Council
John Burgess Jake Burgess David Hammon John Harvey Peter Ivany, AM Richard Kovacs Hon. Robert Webster
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN MANAGING DIRECTOR NON-EXECUTIVE NON-EXECUTIVE NON-EXECUTIVE NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
Animal Welfare Committee Animal Collection and Curatorial Staff
Peter Clark Dr Derek Spielman Craig Sowden Rick Webb Liz Romer Lisa Christie Craig Sowden
DIRECTOR FOR LIFE SENIOR LECTURER, GENERAL MANAGER, SENIOR CURATOR, ANIMAL COLLECTION EXHIBITED ANIMALS GENERAL MANAGER,
SCIENCES ZOOS SOUTH VETERINARY LIFE SCIENCES SYDNEY ZOO CO-ORDINATOR, COMPLIANCE, LIFE SCIENCES
AUSTRALIA PATHOLOGY SYDNEY SYDNEY ZOO SYDNEY ZOO SYDNEY ZOO SYDNEY ZOO
UNIVERSITY
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Sydney Zoo’s mission is to develop
and operate a world class zoo. It will
Governance and regulation actively promote animal conservation
and deliver unforgettable experiences
between people and animals.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVICE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Sydney Zoo Strategic direction and objectives Independent expertise and advice to Board
Policies and processes REPORTING Strategic direction, community engagement
and social programs
Accountable for all Sydney Zoo outcomes
ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE
Independent committee of animal experts
Oversight of all aspects of animal care and welfare
Direct Board reporting External Oversight
WSPT Lease
Agreement EAPA
Approvals Animals Settled
EIS Lodged (NOV)
EAPA Application
WSPT Design/Community Development Construction
Public Tender and Stakeholder EAPA Consent Complete
Engagement ZZA Membership Approval
MANAGEMENT AND CURATORIAL STAFF SYDNEY ZOO
OPERATIONS
Multi-disciplinary team comprised of animal welfare, Western Sydney Parklands Trust Approval and Oversight Ongoing
OVERSIGHT collections and conservation experts
NSW Planning Legislation
Responsible and accountable for all day to day Zoo Industry Ongoing
operations Non-Indigenous Animals
Act Committee
NSW Exhibited Animal Protection Act and the Non-Indigenous Animals Advisory Committee Ongoing
SYDNEY ZOO BOARD
SYDNEY ZOO: Internal Approvals, Policies and Processes
Continuous
SYDNEY ZOO: Board Advisory Council and Ongoing
SYDNEY ZOO: Animal Welfare Committee
2014 2015 2016 2017
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Design: What makes
Sydney Zoo unique
Sydney Zoo will bring visitors closer
to animals than ever before. Cleverly
designed exhibit boundaries will
disappear as visitors walk through
a series of landscapes naturally
designed for visitors and animals
alike.
A safe and exciting environment is ensured to
promote high levels of visitor engagement and
to foster a positive learning environment.
• Elevated boardwalks give you a giraffe’s
eye-view
Connecting visitors
• Cleverly concealed water features and with animals
carefully designed terrain ensure an
immersive experience
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Design:
Core offerings
The development of Sydney Zoo will provide the families of E L E VATE D
Western Sydney with a major attraction, unlike any other in WA L K WAY S &
Australia. boardwalks
across the African grasslands exhibit
to provide a tree tops perspective.
30EXHIBITS f sh World’s
A NATIVE
+
Immersive
IMMERSIVE
transparent
favourite
viewing areas to
observe bull sharks,
experiences
crocodiles and
AQUARIUM
other aquatic life in
the water. animals
EXTENSIVE
Our App
australiana Technology
& aboriginal
CULTURAL EXHIBITS will redefine the visitor experience
AMPHITHEATRE
repti e
AN AUSTRALIAN
educational shows
AND OTHER
Intelligent exhibit design
will hide fencelines EXHIBITIONS & nocturnal animals house
utilising leading exhibit design methods.
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Design:
Outstanding
aesthetic for
immersive visitor
experience
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Design:
Environmentally
sensitive
• Solar Energy – Sydney Zoo is aiming to
become the world’s first energy independent
zoo through the development of a solar power
network
• Water Sensitive Urban Design – Sydney Zoo
will capture and recycle storm water runoff for
use in moats, gardens, toilets and animal wash
down, dramatically reducing the potable water
usage
• Towards Zero Waste Strategy – Sydney Zoo
will aim to compost all animal and food waste
and recycle all packaging waste
• Green Space – Sydney Zoo will retain and
enhance the riparian bush corridor and
remaining Cumberland Plains Woodland on site
• Research – Sydney Zoo is already working
with Western Sydney University to develop
several on-going research projects in the fields
of energy efficiency, water management,
animal welfare and bush regeneration/wildlife
management
A unique animal
encounter and
educational experience We will plant >85,000 trees and shrubs on site 8
TBA Restaurant
Exhibition Holding
space paddocks
Show &
education
Area
Design:
Education Precincts Australian Animals
We have divided the species into a regional display • Emus
strategy that allows us to form context and a • Koalas
narrative around our conservation messaging. • Echidnas
• Dingoes Key
attractions
1. Academic studies have shown that presenting animals in • Eastern Grey Kangaroos
naturalistic habitats is key to achieving positive engagement with • Bush Tailed Rock Wallabies
our audience and improving learning outcomes
2. A significant part of this is presenting animals in the context of African African The Sydney Zoo proposal includes
their biome with other species, rather than as an individual species Highlands Grasslands approximately 30 exhibits and a
3. Each precinct and zoning will be used to highlight issues specific • Chimpanzee • Lions variety of animal species such as
to the region, and then within each region, we will use ambassador • Lowland Gorillas • Rhino highly popular exotic and Australian
species to highlight specific issues and foster engagement from • Arboreal Monkeys • Giraffes animals. The proposal also includes:
the general public • Hamadryas baboons • Leopards
• Gift shops, restaurants, cafes,
• Cheetahs
kiosks and amenities
South East • African Wild
Dogs • A show arena, picnic areas,
Asian Tropical wetlands, waterways and gardens
• Zebras
• Tigers
• Hippos • Service areas including
• Sun Bears
• Ostriches administration, curatorial and food
• Orangutans preparation, veterinarian space and
• Antelopes service yards
• Asiatic Elephants
• Meerkats
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Close to other key side profi-
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Western Sydney attractions:
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• Across the road from Blacktown
International Sports Park
• Under 5 minutes from Eastern Creek
Raceway
• 6 minutes from Wet’n’Wild
• 7 minutes from Featherdale Wildlife Park Sydney Zoo is part of the newly opened
• 10 minutes from Sydney International Bungarribee super park precinct.
Equestrian Centre
Sydney Zoo will add to the emerging tourism and lifestyle
cluster in the Western Sydney Parklands precinct
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• An estimated 2.3m people live within 20 minutes’
drive of the site giving many Western Sydney families
easy access to a world class zoo without having to
travel to Taronga Zoo.
• Sydney Zoo will complement other local attractions
and make a large contribution to the emerging
tourism cluster of Western Sydney.
• Sydney Zoo is a founding member of the Western
Sydney Tourism Alliance, operated by WSBC.
• Polling in Western Sydney found that 68% of
respondents would visit a zoo more frequently if a
major full-service zoo existed in Western Sydney.
• A world class zoo will provide much needed social and
recreational infrastructure for the people of Western
Sydney.
• Sydney Zoo will contribute to family cohesion,
improve people’s sense of place, and improve the
lifestyle of the people of Western Sydney.
• Sydney Zoo is projecting local visitation of between
700,000 and 875,000 annually, including 40,000+
school students.
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11Making a difference:
Animal welfare
Animal welfare is our top priority. • Animal husbandry practices will introduce
daily variance to promote natural
Behavioral enrichment is key to behaviour and provide mental stimulation
having healthy and engaging animals for the animals
that are active and alert. • Sydney Zoo is a member of the industry
peak body – the Zoo and Aquarium
Enhanced animal welfare provides a Association (ZAA) and will be an active
better visitor experience and keeps participant in ZAA administered,
endangered exotic and domestic animal,
people coming back.
breeding programs
Sydney Zoo will be operating at the • Our animal welfare practices will be
gold standard for animal welfare. overseen by an external animal welfare
committee
• Senior staff are actively involved in
• We will practice enhanced enrichment
industry associations that operate in “best
including feeding tactics such as coursing
practice” animal welfare techniques
and puzzle feeds, and “exhibit excursion”
• Animal exhibit designs have been planned opportunities
to exceed relevant standards by several
• All our animals will be sourced from
times over
Australian and international zoos
• Technology will be used for behavioral
enrichment and improved physical
conditioning
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Difference:
Education
Sydney Zoo
believes that the Education
mission of zoos
should not just be
about protecting
species but to
Understanding
educate. Protection
We believe that education
promotes awareness and
an affinity with animals,
Affinity
increasing a willingness in
our society to value and
protect animal species.
Encouraging conservation
is our ultimate goal.
Sydney Zoo has an
expected attendance
of 40,000 students
annually.
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educational experience 13Innovative technology
bringing you even closer
Sydney Zoo’s ambition is to be the
most technologically advanced zoo in
Australia. Making a real connection
with individual animals
Technology will redefine the
Sydney Zoo is developing
visitor experience and visitors will apps that connect visitors
experience new paradigms in exhibit to individual animals
through smart devices,
design and interactive learning. providing rich content
on their challenges and
Visitors will take a personalised tour around successes.
Sydney Zoo with stories about our individual
animals delivered straight to your smart device
in real-time with regular updates, providing an
unrivaled experience.
m
Ca
er
Animal Cams
Tig
People will be able to
view animals online
through live streaming
so they can continue
their connection with
them long after they
leave the zoo, prompting
future repeat visits.
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14Indigenous
cultural focus
Sydney Zoo is developing an Our Aboriginal “ranger program”
will cover:
integrated Aboriginal and natural
heritage program through our • Cultural awareness
Australiana exhibit. • Animal welfare
• A unique experience delivered through • Native planting and bush care
both guided tours and phone-based app
technology
• Focus on the local Darug people of
Western Sydney
• Education programs on Sydney’s Aboriginal
heritage
• Education programs on Sydney’s natural
heritage
• Sydney Zoo has committed to a 10% full
time equivalent Aboriginal employment
target
Developing cultural
awareness
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15Making a difference:
Conservation
Sydney Zoo is seeking to be leaders We are preparing a full
in education and conservation education program:
• Interactive and
• Sydney Zoo will work with international and interpretive technology
domestic zoos in breeding programs based learning for school “Educating
students of all ages and connecting
• Sydney Zoo will rehabilitate large amounts
people with animals
of critically endangered Cumberland Plain • Education programs
is critically important to
Woodland on-site on Sydney’s Aboriginal
us. We are designing Sydney
heritage
• We are using sustainable building materials Zoo to foster empathy
and looking to set new benchmarks in • Education programs on for animals and support
energy and water use Sydney’s natural heritage conservation at local and
international levels.”
• Over time our education programs will focus • Scholarships through – Jake Burgess
Managing Director,
on conservation issues and reach hundreds TAFE and UWS
of thousands of students
• Breeding Programs – Sydney Zoo is
a member of the peak body Zoo and
Aquarium Association (ZAA) and will be
an active participant in ZAA administered,
endangered exotic and domestic animal,
breeding programs
Learn and interact
in new ways
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16Making a difference:
Community outreach
Sydney Zoo will benefit the western • Sydney Zoo embraces the religious and
spiritual diversity of the Western Sydney
Sydney and wider NSW community
community. To support this, we have
Sydney Zoo will establish the Sydney Zoo planned an on-site multi-faith prayer room
Foundation – a not-for-profit, independent to allow people to comfortably undertake
entity with Deductible Gift Recipient status religious observances. Sydney Zoo will be
that will have a mission to promote and support the only zoo in Sydney to offer this service
conservation and/or community initiatives to the community
• Sydney Zoo’s central location and short
20 minute-drive from Westmead Hospital
will offer easy access for special needs
excursions
• Accessibility – Sydney Zoo has been
designed with no steps, and the topography
and gradients of the public areas on-site are
always less than 1 in 40
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17More opportunities
for Western Sydney
More jobs – Approximately 160 new jobs will Western Sydney deserves the best.
be created in the construction of the zoo and at
least 120 jobs during operation. Sydney Zoo will become a core
Increased tourism – Sydney Zoo will become part of the social and cultural
a major tourism attraction – 45 minutes from infrastructure of Western Sydney.
Sydney City and 20 minutes from the future
airport at Badgerys Creek. A tourism cluster is emerging in
Immersive education – Sydney Zoo is
Western Sydney. We will work with
partnering with Western Sydney University other tourism operators in the area
and TAFE NSW on education and conservation to promote tourism and jobs growth,
programs.
and development of infrastructure to
Youth employment – Sydney Zoo will offer support increased visitor growth over
a range of flexibly rostered positions to allow
time
young people to work and study.
WITH IS ESTIMATED AT
Jobs training – Sydney Zoo is aligning with
TAFE NSW to provide on-going jobs training $2.3 MILLION
ESTIMATED TO BE
$45MILLION
across a diverse range of industries SPENT ON TRAVEL PER YEAR
745, 000 THE TOTAL
ALMOST
CONTRIBUTION TO THE Creating jobs and
people economic growth
per year
NSW
economy
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18Partners and
Stakeholders
Sydney Zoo understands the Relationships
importance of engaging with Sydney Zoo is currently exploring a number of
partnerships with key organisations in the areas
stakeholders and building
of animal welfare, education, conservation and
relationships. Aboriginal culture and employment, including:
Stakeholders • University of Western Sydney – for a
We are engaging widely with government, centre of excellence in wildlife conservation
industry and community stakeholders. research
We are also engaging with the creative digital • Faculty of Veterinary Science, The
community to develop zoo technology through University of Sydney – for veterinary
our interactive website (www.thezoo.sydney) services, animal nutrition, welfare and
and our recent successful ‘hack-a-thon’ with behavioral enhancement, wildlife rescue
WSU. and recovery
• Muru Mittigar – Aboriginal culture and
history, bush planting and recovery
Greg Simms at a recent
Sydney Zoo stakeholder
presentation
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19Next steps
Sydney Zoo is ready to commence
construction and is targeting an
opening date of early 2019
WSPT Lease
Agreement EAPA
Approvals Animals Located
EIS Lodged (NOV)
EAPA Application
WSPT Design/Community Development Construction
Public Tender and Stakeholder EAPA Consent Complete
Engagement ZZA Membership Approval
SYDNEY ZOO
OPERATIONS
2014 2015 2016 2017
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20Vision for
the future
Stage 2&3
Sydney Zoo will continue to invest
and develop over time to maintain
its position as a world class facility.
Options include:
1. New precincts e.g. North American
Rockies, South American Rainforests,
Endangered Europe, Galapagos Rarities
2. A world class aquarium
3. Development of a conservation centre
of excellence with Western Sydney
University
4. Overnight stays
5. Extension of Indigenous facilities
6. A program of continual renewal and
animal exchange so that the zoo remains
a dynamic institution of peak relevance
and interest to the public
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21Thank you
T: 02 9956 6962
E: jake.burgess@thezoo.sydney
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